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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2112 (GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR)CONNECTORS, TERMINALS, FUSE BOX61 13... INSTALLING FAN CONNECTOR FOR RETROFITTING/REPAIRS
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

61 13... Installing fan connector for retrofitting/repairs

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 13... Installing fan connector for retrofitting/repairs
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Special tools required: 

NOTE: The repair range IV for vehicle electrical system contained the required special tools and individual parts for retrofitting and repair work with the aid of fan connectors.
The case can no longer be ordered.

Special tools: 

  • special tool 61 9 040 
    Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool Kit (61 0 300)
    G04727459Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Choose contact sleeve (up to 4 mm2 ) in accordance with wire cross-section.

Fig 2: Identifying Contact Sleeve
G04727481Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Alternatively:

Choose contact sleeves (up to 2.5 mm2 ) for fan connectors.

Fig 3: Identifying Contact Sleeves For Fan Connectors
G04727482Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Cut through wire loop in wiring harness at established point.

Strip insulation from both wire ends.

Refer to repair instructions: 

CUTTING TO LENGTH AND STRIPPING INSULATION FROM CABLES 

Fig 4: Identifying Pliers
G04727463Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Crimp contact sleeves on both wire ends.

Refer to repair instructions: 

CRIMPING ON STOP PARTS 

NOTE: If using repair kit for contact sleeves, refer to repair instruction:
BUTT CONNECTOR FOR REPAIRING A PLUG CONNECTION .
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